<p>"Exhaustively researched and meticulously crafted, <i>People of the Dream</i> is a deeply important book."<b>--Omar McRoberts, University of Chicago</b></p><p>"A rising star in the field of sociology and religion, Michael Emerson has a rare knack for describing statistical results in terms that non-specialists can understand."<b>--Robert Wuthnow, Princeton University</b></p><p>"With an impressive variety of methods, Emerson provides a detailed look at interracial religious congregations that defy the norm of America's most segregated institution. A recommended read for everyone interested in religion and intergroup relations."<b>--Tom Pettigrew, University of California, Santa Cruz</b></p>